Database Administrator 3 - Chicago OR Denver

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world. Founded by a team of executives from the world’s leading technology companies, FreeWheel is building the media operations platform for the unified television market. Companies including ABC, AOL, DIRECTV, ESPN and NBC Universal depend on our robust advertising management/ monetization platform, leverage our private marketplace for premium television inventory, and seek out our advisory services, so they can generate revenue from their ad supported content. We’re adding to our dynamic team of energetic and creative thinkers who enjoy coming to work everyday …because they get to do something great! The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Job Summary

Job Description

FreeWheel is seeking a Database Administrator who will report to the Operations DBA Manager to assist in managing databases that support critical line-of-business applications. This individual will own critical changes to production databases in collaboration with the Engineering team, offering guidance and ensuring seamless coordination of these changes while maintaining a high Service Level Objective (99.99% uptime, etc.) commitment. In addition to the technical responsibilities, the ideal candidate should be a valuable team member who is open to giving and receiving recommendations regarding the design of the production environment. Lastly, this role requires adherence to all global DBA team conventions, processes, guidelines, priorities, cadences, tooling, etc., and providing support for all requirements from the US side ENG (and other stakeholders), executing key projects, handling BAU tasks, being on-call, and bridging the gap between the different teams from different locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation under guidance to ensure database service meets SLA/SLO standards.
• Safely execute database changes—including data updates, index tuning, parameter adjustments, schema migrations—while following established procedures and receiving support from senior team members.
• Assist in optimizing database performance, stability, and cost efficiency, including collaboration with upstream/downstream application teams.
• Support database architecture improvements such as topology updates, feature adoption, high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and version upgrades.
• Help implement data governance and security measures and contribute to process improvements.
• Assist in designing and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems to support daily operations and project needs.
• Contribute to building automation tools and services that improve operational efficiency and reliability.

ABOUT YOU

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in database management, including installation, monitoring, backup/recovery, and basic performance tuning.
• Familiar with at least one major database system such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, or RDS/Aurora.
• Open-minded and eager to learn new database technologies as needed by the business.
• Comfortable with at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript, Shell) and willing to grow automation skills.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, OCI) and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to follow guidance and steadily grow into more independent responsibilities.
• Candidates with strong learning ability and motivation will be given special consideration—we value growth potential as much as experience.

Life is short. Work someplace great.

FreeWheel offers a dynamic, flexible work environment with competitive salary and benefits packages.    The challenges we solve are serious, but we’re not. We have fun everyday because we love what we do.  We are on a mission to shape the future of television and this is your chance to be part of it.  Want to join the team that’s already thinking about what TV is going to look like five years from now?  Apply here! 

Core Responsibilities

• Communicates and understands impact of database changes to affected parties and makes recommendations, as appropriate. Maintains hardware platforms to perform at optimum response, capacity planning and implementation of new databases due to conversions.
• Consults with Project Managers to design appropriate solutions. Assists the development teams with application schema designs and applies best practices.
• Commissions and installs new applications.
• Assists with leading a task force to develop and implement a database that addresses business needs. Advises on new database technologies, trends and features.
• Develops, revises and implements policies, standards, procedures and guidelines necessary to effectively administer the database environment.
• Develops, manages and tests backup and recovery plans.
• Designs/tunes, maintains and supports database systems for highly available, high-volume internet applications.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

MongoDB; MySQL; Python (Programming Language)

Salary:

Primary Location Pay Range: $86,579.34 - $129,869.01

Additional Range: This job can be performed in Denver Campus with a Pay Range of $86,579.34 - $136,053.24

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years